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Skill level: Beginner

Simple and cozy, the Calla Wrap operates like a ruana or cape. The U-shape at the center of the piece keeps the wrap comfortably and firmly on the shoulders whether you’re on a stroll in cool weather or sitting at the computer typing away at work. The subtle ruffle at the back center of the wrap is soft and feminine and adds just the right amount of flair and movement to the piece.

Construction Details:
The Calla Wrap is worked flat in one piece from the top shoulder edge towards the lower back edge. There are multiple increase lines running down the wrap to create the U-shape. Stitches are slipped along the edge of the work to create a tidy edge. The pattern includes a row checklist to help you keep track of row and stitch counts while knitting.

Skills Required:

• Cast on/Bind off
• Knit/Purl
• Slipping stitches
• Working through the back loop of a stitch
• Increasing (yo)

Sizes: One size

Finished measurements: 18.5”/47 cm width, 52”/132 cm interior length, 92”/234 cm exterior length.

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch using size needle to obtain gauge.

Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) 40”/100 cm circular needle or size needed for gauge. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Yarn: 800 yards of worsted weight (CYCA #4) yarn.

Sample was made by holding two strands together of Fingering Weight (CYCA #1). The yarn used is Lang Puno (55% extrafine merino wool, 30% alpaca, 15% silk; 880 yds /200 g) 2 balls in color 024 Grey. When doubling finer weight yarns for the shawl, 1600 yards is necessary.

Other Materials: 18 stitch markers, row counter, tapestry needle.